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Patent GB-191015828-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Automatically Indicating the "Danger" Position of Railway Signals.
Inventor: STOKES JAMES GEORGE
IPC: B61L3/04
Filed: 1910-07-01
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 15,828. Stokes, J. G., [Beavon, W. H.]. July 1. Detonator apparatus; track apparatus actuating signals other than on trains; slots, reversers, and like apparatus. - The detonators are carried on an endless band, and are fed by a treadle-operated ratchet and exploded by a treadle-operated rod. The ordinary semaphore is operated through two relatively sliding rods, which are locked together to lower the signal to ' safety,' and unlocked by a treadle-operated rod each time a train passes to restore the semaphore to the ' danger ' position and place the detonator apparatus in operative position for a following train irrespective of the intervention of the signalman. Fig. 1 shows an elevation and Fig. 2 a plan view of the apparatus, which is shown in the position it occupies after the passage of a train with the semaphore and detonator apparatus automatically restored to the ' danger ' position. To lower the semaphore, the signalman moves his lever x forward to the ' danger ' position, so that a stud 3<c>, Fig. 5, passes beyond and engages with a projection 3<b> on the upper sliding bar 3. When the lever x, Figs. 1 and 2, is then returned to the ' safety ' position by the signalman, the upper sliding bar 3 moves with the lower bar 2, lowers the semaphore, and, through a rod 4 two bell-crank levers 5, 6 are moved to lift a rod 11 out of engagement with the ratchet 27 actuating the detonator band 23, and a rod 10 out of the position in which it can explode a detonator 12 when the treadle 14 is depressed by a train. On the passage of a train, the rods 10, 11, 15, 16 are actuated by the depression of a treadle 14. The rod 15 moves into the path of a stud 17 on the bar 3, and thus prevents the movement of the bar 3 while a train is passing over a treadle. The rod 16, Figs. 1, 2, and 6, is moved as the treadle 14 is depressed so that a pivoted hook 3d engages with a pivoted portion of the upper bar 3, and when the train passes beyond the treadle, and the bar 16 returns to its normal position, the hook 3<d> moves the pivoted portion of the bar 3 laterally into the position shown in Fig. 5, so that the stud 3<c> is disengaged from the projection 3b, and the upper bar 3 together with the semaphore and detonator apparatus automatically return to the ' danger ' position. After the hook 3<d> has moved out of engagement with the bar 3, a weighted bellcrank lever 3<e>, Fig. 7, restores the pivoted portion of the bar 3 to its normal position ready for the next operation. The ratchet-wheel 28, Fig. 2, is operated by the pawl 25 on the release of the treadle, and a spring brake 29 is provided for the wheel. The state of the detonators on the band 30 furnishes a record of the position of the semaphore when a train passes over the treadle.
Patent GB-191018945-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Manganese Ores for use in the Production of Ferro-manganese.
Filed: 1910-08-11
Granted: 1911-04-20
Abstract: 18,945. Coln Musener Bergwerks Akt. Verein. Aug. 12, 1909, [Convention date]. Oxygen is generated and collected for use during the preparation of manganese ores for use in making ferro-manganese. The ores are contained in retorts heated, either directly or indirectly, by blast-furnace gas to a temperature of 800-950‹ C. Specifications 2637/67 and 1939/88, [both in Class 82, Metals and alloys], are referred to.
Patent GB-191104610-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vehicles or like Moving Objects.
Inventor: CONSTANTIN LOUIS JOSEPH
IPC: B60K17/10
Filed: 1911-02-23
Granted: 1912-02-23
Abstract: 4610. Constantin, L. J. March 22, 1910, [Convention date]. Stopping way; propelling by forming vacuum ahead.-A turbine having adjustable blades or vanes is arranged at the front of a vehicle or vessel adapted to be moved against or through a fluid, the turbine being so interconnected with the means of propulsion by suitable transmission gear, that the movement of the turbine tends to assist or oppose the movement of the vehicle according to the adjustment of the turbine blades.
Patent GB-191104885-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Sewerage Systems.
Inventor: SHONE ISAAC
IPC: E03F5/08
Filed: 1911-02-27
Granted: 1912-02-01
Abstract: 4885. Shone, I. Feb. 27. Hinged valves. To facilitate a rapid discharge without splashing or disturbance of the contents, the outlet valve 15, Fig. 13, of a flushing-cistern 14 is made in three parts hinged on the same axle 49. The centre is raised by means of a bell crank 48 slightly in advance of the wings which are raised by means of pins 38 projecting fron the centre part and engaging in eyes 39 in the wings. Lift valves.-A cistern ball-cock is shown in Fig. 15. The valve a rests normally on the seat b and is opened against the water pressure
Patent GB-191105026-A (GB)
Title: Improved Acetylene Gas Generator.
Inventor: BENNETT ARTHUR EDWARD
IPC: C10H9/00
Filed: 1911-07-12
Granted: 1912-02-15
Abstract: 5026. Bennett, A.. E. July 12. Regulating head of liquid, directly.-The tube or tubes. h through which water is supplied to the carbide in the gas-bell b, are provided at the top with a loose washer i, which is lifted by water and so prevents the formation of a meniscus at the top of the tube. The gas-bell is in two parts secured together by a rod and screwed plate g, and the gas-bell is suspended in the water-tank a by a tube c, which passes through a collar in the lid and is secured by a thumb-screw l. A water-gauge n is fitted to the tank a,
Patent GB-191108362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Annealing or Heat Treatment of Metals and Alloys and in Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: HUGHES THEOPHILUS VAUGHAN
IPC: C21D9/00
Filed: 1911-04-04
Granted: 1912-03-28
Abstract: 8362. Hughes, T. V. April 4. Annealing.-Metals and metallic articles are annealed or heat-treated in an apparatus comprising one or more muffles provided at one or both ends with chambers serving for preliminary heating and for cooling, hot inert gas being supplied to the heat-treatment space prior to and during the process. The cooling may be effected by delivering into the cooling-chamber cold inert gas, followed by spraying with water; or jackets or pipes through which cold fluid is circulated may be used. The muffles a and the preliminary heating and cooling chamber or chambers are filled with hot producer or other gas, which has been heated in separate apparatus or in flues or pipes around or in the muffles and passed, during such heating, over scraps of metal, preferably that of which the articles to be treated are made. To minimize leakage, a higher pressure may be maintained within the muffle than outside, or the displacement gas employed may be of less density than the gases in the flues. In some cases the gas which is to be used for heating the muffle may be used as the displacement gas.
Patent GB-191108629-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Flue Covers for the Setting of Steam Boilers and the like.
Inventor: STUART GEORGE
IPC: F23M5/02
Filed: 1911-04-07
Granted: 1912-02-01
Abstract: 8629. Stuart, G. April 7. Settings. - Relates to flue cover-blocks for steam boilers &c. The tapered end d of the covers c, Fig. 1, seat on the inclined surface f on the setting e, whereby the cover is free to move on surfaces d, f under expansion. These surfaces may be stepped, and the opposite end g shaped to agree with the surface of the boiler. A strip of asbestos or fire-clay j, Fig. 3, may be placed between the wedge surfaces, a fillin; k placed between the seatings e' and a cover i of asbestos and cement or fire-clay or expansble metal fitted over the surface of the cove' e. The sides of the cover - blocks are angle as indicated at m, Fig. 4, and have notches for facilitating removal.
Patent GB-191109856-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Electric Motor-generators.
IPC: H02K47/14
Filed: 1911-04-24
Granted: 1912-01-18
Abstract: 9856. Electric and Ordnance Accessories Co., and Bowen, M. V. April 24. Motor-generators.-In electric motor-generators having compound-wound generators and the series winding g of the generator d connected in series with the motor armature a, the shunt winding f is connected across the supply mains b, in order to facilitate the running of a number of machines in parallel.
Patent GB-191113659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with the Ground-ropes of Trawl Nets.
Inventor: PEARCE WILLIAM
IPC: A01K75/06
Filed: 1911-06-08
Granted: 1912-03-21
Abstract: 13,659. Pearce, W. June S. Trawling-gear.-To prevent the ground-rope from being cut or worn by the steel bushes in the rollers I, these rollers are mounted on tubes H secured on the ground-rope by wedges h.. The rollers are secured on the tubes by end nuts H<2>. In a modification, the roller is made in two pieces I, I<1>, Fig. 6, between which is a ring J which can be passed over the flanged ends H<1>, H<2> of the tube H. The roller is secured in position by semicircular pieces K. K<1> and bolts k. An improved rope clip consists of axially-split bobbins D, D', Fig. 4, with metal liners A, A' secured to the ground-rope B by pins C. The half bobbins are held together by through-bolts E, F. The bobbins may be further secured by hinged straps G<1>.
Patent GB-191118223-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shoring and Strutting Appliances for use in Mines and the like purposes.
Inventor: SMITH HENRY
IPC: E21D15/26
Filed: 1911-08-11
Granted: 1912-06-13
Abstract: 18,223. Smith, H, and Buckley, S. Aug. 11. Jacks. - A screwoperated adjustable shoring-prop or jack is fitted with a rack-andpinion rough adjustment, an angularly adjustable crutch, and with levelling-screws on the standard. The jack comprises telescopic tubes a, a<1> adjusted by a rack c on the tube a<1>, which is engaged by a pinion f operated by a ratchet, worm, or other gearing h, g mounted on the tube a. A screwthreaded rod j is housed in the upper tube and is moved relatively thereto by a nut k. The upper end of the rod carries a cross-bar m, to which is pivoted a cap piece or crutch n held in position by screw-and-nut mechanism o. The lower part of the standard is mounted on a conical base p provided with pointed levelling-screws q.
Patent GB-191119503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Couplings for Shafts, Pipes and similar Objects.
Inventor: THOMPSON MILES HESELTINE
IPC: F16L37/252
Filed: 1911-09-01
Granted: 1912-08-15
Abstract: 19,503. Thompson, M. H., and Kildear, J., [known as Gilbey, G.]. Sept. 1. Bayonet and like joints; couplings, disconnectible.-In bayonet-joint fastenings for coupling shafts or pipes, securing can lids, &c., one part b carries segmental projections d and a stop-pin h, with which engages similar projections f on the other part e. The projections f have recesses j, to enable them to clear the pins h when the parts are being assembled, and cam surfaces o, which force back a spring- pressed bolt l so that it snaps into one of the holes n in the projections f. The bolt t has a milled head p and a wedge projection q engaging a recess in the casing k, so that, to disengage the bolt, it is withdrawn and rotated a part of a revolution. A guide boss g on the part b engages within the part e.
Patent GB-191123278-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Airship Sheds.
Inventor: WULFFING JOHN
IPC: B64F1/14
Filed: 1911-10-21
Granted: 1912-10-03
Abstract: 23,278. Wulffing, J., and Smith, P. W. Oct. 21. Anchoring; platforms, stages, docks, and launching-ways.-A circular or polygonal shed is provided with a revolving floor d which can be rotated about the central column b. The air-ships enter through doors round the cincumference, and can be admitted and launched in any direction. The roof is suspended from the column, and round the edge is a rotatable ring f, or a number of carriages mounted on rails, as shown in Figs. 6 and 7, to which airships may be anchored outside the shed. The top of the column is also provided with a revolving anchoring-ring h, Fig. 9. A lift and storage - rooms may be provided inside the column.
Patent GB-191123906-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Filtering Apparatus for Water and other Liquids.
Inventor: BELL ANDREW JAMES
IPC: B01D33/11
Filed: 1911-10-28
Granted: 1912-10-24
Abstract: 23,906. Bell, A. J., and Bell, P. A. G. Oct. 28. Filters with horizontal filtering-layers; filters, c l e a n s i n g ; supplying liquid in connexion with filters.-In filtering-apparatus having at the bottom an arrangement of strainers i, Figs. 1 and 2, and comprising a hollow vertical shaft b with curved arms d fitted with rakes e and backpressure valves g, such as described in Specification 23,178/97, the strainers i are connected to boxes or piping h having division plates h<1>, and hollow rakes, formed by T-pipes or the like and provided with valves g<2>, are attached to the ends of the arms d so that the sides of the filter casing may be washed. The footstep c is cored to connect the outlet pipe s with the boxes h, and valves are provided at the apertures m so that the supply of wash-water to each box h can be controlled from outside the casing. A baffle j with curved arms or vanes gives a circular motion to the liquid entering the filter.
Patent GB-191200724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsible Packing Cases or the like.
Inventor: GOBBETT WILLIAM CLARKE
Filed: 1912-01-09
Granted: 1912-05-02
Abstract: 724. Gobbett, W. C. Jan. 9. [Addition to 2780/11.] Seals.-A modification of the sealing - device used in connexion with the packing - case described in the parent Specification consists of a wire b<4>, which is bent into the position indicated by dotted lines, the end being sunk in a recess b<5> and secured by a seal. The hinged flap d<2> holds the wire in place.
Patent GB-191201149-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sluice Valves, applicable as Water-tight Doors.
Inventor: MAZZOLINI GIUSEPPE
IPC: B63B19/00
Filed: 1912-01-15
Granted: 1913-01-09
Abstract: 1149. Mazzolini, G. Jan. 15. Sliding valves.-Comprises improvements in sluice valves applicable as water-tight doors, and consists, broadly, in the provision of two doors provided with wedging-surfaces corresponding with the circular seatings and corresponding and coacting wedge on a frame located between the doors, together with means for retracting the doors from their seatings when the frame moves upwards. In addition, the flanges which connect the doors to torpedotubes &c. are constructed to allow a certain amount of elastic play, and thus prevent deformation of the valve seats or faces. The doors b are controlled by the screw - operated frame a to which they are loosely attached by clips d<2>, Fig. 4, and tension strips g. The wedge surfaces d on the doors and frame come into operation when the doors are opposite their seatings and force them into watertight contact with the seatings. The casing e is formed as shown, so that any deformation at the points f will not affect the valve seating. Discharge tubes r, p are fitted for the discharge of sand &c. Specification 847/09, [Class 65 (i), Door and gate operating-appliances &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-191208216-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means applicable for use in Fumigating and Destroying Vermin in Ships, Buildings and other Enclosed Spaces, or in Extinguishing Fires.
Inventor: HARKER GEORGE
IPC: A01M13/00
Filed: 1912-04-04
Granted: 1913-03-13
Abstract: 8216. Harker, G. April 4. Fire-extinguishing by gases.-Waste combustion gases from furnaces, internal-combustion engines, &c. are cleansed and cooled for use in extinguishing fires. The gases enter a chamber a and pass through tubes c, in which they are washed and cooled by water from spraying- nozzles b. From the separating-chamber d, which may have baffles e, they enter a chamber f provided with sieves g for removing solid impurities, and, if desired, with a water-jet h; the gases then pass through a chamber j provided with baffle plates k', k<2>, k<3> for the removal of entrained water. The purified gases pass through the outlet l to an exhaust fan. Specifications 13,497/07 and 22,106/08, [Class 58, Grain &c.], are referred to.
Patent GB-191209914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gas Operated Guns.
IPC: F41A17/64
Filed: 1912-04-26
Granted: 1913-04-24
Abstract: 9914. Marks, E. C. R., [Automatic Arms Co.]. April 26. Flat spiral springs. - A spring is described in connexion with gas - operated guns as having a cross-section decreasing uniformly towards its centre. As shown in section in Fig. 7, the thickness of the spring is preferably constant, and its width is diminished towards the centre.
Patent GB-191216665-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Muting Appliance for use with Player Pianos.
Inventor: HOWARD SAMUEL
Filed: 1912-07-17
Granted: 1913-01-09
Abstract: 16,665. Howard, S. July 17. Expression, controlling.-For controlling expression, an attachment having a number of levers adapted to depress the keys partially, is removably mounted above the keyboard of a player - piano. The partial depression of the keys causes the corresponding hammers to be moved nearer to the strings, so that these hammers, when operated, sound the strings with less than the normal loudness. A wooden frame a may be held in position by means of rods b, which are adjustable in length and bear against the frame a and end-cheeks c' of the piano keyboard. The frame a carries a number of levers d carrying transverse wooden strips c with felt pads f<1> and buttons f<2> which rest upon the keys. Cranked spindles extending longitudinally of the frame a are adapted to depress the levers d and therefore the keys, the cranks g co-operating with inclined surfaces or notches in the levers. The movements of the levers d are limited by hooks d<1>, which engage a rail a<3>. Handles g<1> on the cranked spindles extend through slots in the cover a<4>, which is mounted on the top a<1> of the frame a. Each handle g<1> is adapted to operate a lever d and one or several keys for the purpose of causing the corresponding note or notes to be subdued. Tubular cranked spindles with other spindles passing through them may be employed.
Patent GB-191218170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Binding Attachments for Sewing Machines.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
IPC: D05B35/06
Filed: 1912-08-07
Granted: 1913-02-27
Abstract: 18,170. Fairweather, W., [Singer Manufacturing Co.]. Aug. 7. Sewing - machines; fold,ing - attachments. - A binding - attachment comprises a binder-head 8, mounted on a plate 6, having an oblique de livery end 9 and a notch 10 and carrying a convexed guide 17. The bottom of the notch is formed by a concave guide 18 arranged on a slide 20 provided with guide slots and adjustable by means of a lever 25. An under - edge guide 31 may be provided to guide the edge of the binding led from tension pins 26 and a fixed guide 27. The position of the guide 18, which guides the curved central portion of the binding, is adjusted to suit differing widths.
Patent GB-191222580-A (GB)
Title: Improved Repair Out-fit for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: COWNEY HAROLD JAMES MORRISSON
IPC: B62J9/00
Filed: 1912-10-04
Granted: 1913-06-19
Abstract: 22,580. Cowney, H. J. M. Oct. 4. Fittings, internal; contents, facilitating access to.-A box for containing a repair outfit for pneumntic tyres is provided with a number of pockets m and with a receptacle h secured to a hinged part of the side e, which is normally held closed by a flap a<3> on the lid a.
Patent GB-191224174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Resilient Wheels.
Inventor: PURVIS WILLIAM
IPC: B60B9/06
Filed: 1912-10-23
Granted: 1913-10-02
Abstract: 24,174. Purvis, W., and Welsh, W. Oct. 23. Spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring and helical springs.-A solid wheel body B of wood or other fibrous or equivalent material is formed with radial recesses C lined with metal, and covered by metal side plates K and a metal band I. Radiallyadjustable studs E on a continuous metal rim A are supported in the recesses by one or more helical springs D.
Patent GB-191225886-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Sewing Machines.
Inventor: FARRELL THOMAS
IPC: D05B29/06
Filed: 1912-11-11
Granted: 1913-07-31
Abstract: 25,886. Farrell, T. Nov. 11, Button-attaching machines.-The presser-foot of a button-attaching machine is provided with a button-holding slide shown in plan in Fig. 5, constructed to permit lateral insertion of the buttons. It comprises a base-plate d and a pair of spring-pressed plates c which slide in dovetailed grooves in the plate d. The buttonholding jaws of the plates e are inclined downwardly and outwardly as shown in Fig. 6.
Patent GB-191226553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Holders or Supports for Toilet Paper.
Inventor: HARDY RICHARD JOHN
IPC: A47K10/00
Filed: 1912-11-19
Granted: 1913-11-13
Abstract: 26,553. Hardy, R. J., and SernÚ, L., [Oltmans, H.]. Nov. 19. Drawings to Specification. Files combined with musical instruments; clamping - devices; post files.-A holder for toilet, wrapping, or other paper is so arranged that the act of pulling upon the paper to detach a piece causes a musical instrument to be sounded. The invention is applicable to holders for sheets of paper and is arranged, for example, so that a pull on the paper causes the holder to move downwards with relation to a bar by which the holder is suspended, thereby releasing a detent and permitting the clock-work mechanism of a musical box to act for a given period. The sheets are held on five curved posts by a spring bail.
Patent GB-191302242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tyres for Vehicles.
Inventor: RUCKER MARTIN DIEDERICH
Filed: 1913-01-28
Granted: 1913-10-23
Abstract: 2242. Rucker, M. D. Jan. 28. Tyre attachments to rims.-A core 1 fitted within a cover 2 is seated on an expansible ring 3 of flexible steel, aluminium, vulcanite, &c., which is assembled with the ends overlapping. The parts are locked together by expanding the ring 3 until the ends abut. The arrangement is stated to be particularly applicable to tyres having energized cores.
Patent GB-191303138-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Preparing Milk Cultures.
Inventor: MOTT FRANCIS OWEN
IPC: C12M1/02
Filed: 1913-02-06
Granted: 1914-02-06
Abstract: 3138. Mott, F. C., Price, J., and Jodrey, E. W. Feb. 6. Hatching-appliances -Apparatus for preparing lactic cultures in milk or other liquid comprises an insulating box or casing a and an inner vessel b divided into two compartments h, m for the milk &c. and the heating-medium respectively. A disk o, in which may be set aside the quantity of milk &c. required to start the next culture, may be provided. The casing a may have an air-tight lid f and an aluminium lining. The compartment m, which receives hot water, charcoal, &c., is closed by a plug n, and may be formed around and/or beneath the compartment h
Patent GB-191311422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Capping Tools.
Inventor: RESSLER DANIEL MARION
IPC: C03B33/095
Filed: 1913-05-16
Granted: 1913-07-24
Abstract: 11,422. Resslar, D. M., and Butler, F. May 16. Cutting glass. - Relates to hot-wire devices for cutting the caps off drawn glass cylinders. The wire 17 passes from a lever 18 over a roller 16 and around the cylinder C to a fastening 10. The roller 16 and fastening 10 form the terminals of electric leads 9, the current being controlled by a thumb-operated switch of the current, is tiken tip by moving 14. The expansion of the wire 17, due to the passage of the current, is taken up by moving the lever 18 by means of a trigger 25.